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• MATSUNO-MORI Presents Modern Kimono Fashion Show

  • When
    12 Apr 2026
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    1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    UAB's Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center (1200 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294)

  Join MATSUNO-MORI on April 12 for an unforgettable Modern Kimono Fashion Show presented by MATSUNO-MORI. Featuring original kimono designs by talented Samford University students, this special showcase celebrates the beauty of Japanese tradition through a bold new generation of artists. The afternoon begins with a captivating live performance of Tap, Shamisen, and Marimba, A Harmony of Rhythm and Strings. Reserve your seats now for an extraordinary fusion of fashion, music, and culture.

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• April JASA Language Club・4月JASA日本語クラブ

  • When
    16 Apr 2026
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    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest　（1221 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216）

  

  Welcome to the JASA Japanese Language Club!

  Join us once a month on Thursdays, starting at 6:30 PM at Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest.

  We encourage you to study the Hiragana, Katakana, and grammar section on your own at home. During our sessions, we'll focus on answering questions you have and/or practice conversational Japanese together!

  Feel free to ask questions, share resources, and connect with fellow learners in this group. We're excited to study with you!

  JASA Japanese Language Clubへようこそ！
  このクラブでは、英会話を練習したい方、新しいお友達を作りたい方、メンバーの日本語勉強を手伝ってくれる方も募集しています。ぜひお気軽にご参加ください！

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• April Friendship Meeting in Huntsville / 4月 JASA友好会

  • When
    17 Apr 2026
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    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Aki Japanese Cuisine (6125 University Dr NW Suite B18 Huntsville, AL 35806)

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  Join us for the "JASA Friendship Meeting"!

  Open to both members and non-members, this event offers a chance to enjoy Japanese cuisine, meet new people, and connect with the community. Attendance is free, but participants will cover their own meal costs.

  With limited seating for 20, please RSVP early to secure your spot!

  
  

  JASA会員・非会員を問わず、皆様のご参加を心より歓迎いたします！

  
  

  美味しい日本料理を楽しみながら、新しい友人を作りましょう。

  参加費は無料ですが、食事後のお会計は各自でお願い申し上げます。

  
  

  定員は20名までとなっておりますので、参加希望の方はお早めにRSVPください。

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• Sushi Roll Cooking Class

  • When
    21 Apr 2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama DreamLab (600 Montgomery Hwy Suite 208, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216)
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    7

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• Ouchigohan! - April 2026

  • When
    25 Apr 2026
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    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

  
  

  Let’s welcome the new season with a trio of delicious spring dishes!

  Join Table for Two, a network of Japan-America Societies, and the US JET Alumni Association for a virutal Japanese cooking class - Ouchigohan!!

  
  

  Saturday, April 25

  5:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM CT

  JASA or other JAS/JS Members: $10

  Non-Members: $15

  
  

  This month’s menu continues our #EdamameChamp programming with Salmon Takikomi Gohan, a comforting one-pot rice dish studded with bright green edamame. Rice, salmon, vegetables, and savory seasonings cook together in a rice cooker or on the stovetop, creating a flavorful and nourishing Japanese-style pilaf!

  We’ll also prepare Broccolini with Miso Dressing, inspired by nanohana, Japan’s delicate spring vegetable. The tender broccolini pairs beautifully with a rich, savory miso sauce that highlights the fresh flavors of the season.
  
  To finish, we’ll make Mitarashi Dango, one of Japan’s most beloved traditional sweets. These chewy dumplings are made with silken tofu for extra tenderness and drizzled with a glossy sweet soy glaze—the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
  
  Join us as we cook, taste, and celebrate the flavors of spring—right from the comfort of your own kitchen.
  

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  JASA members, or members of other Japan-America/Japan Societies receive a $5 registration discount. Email Gwenafaye McCormick to receive JASA's member code, and make sure to register here!

  
  

  This virtual Japanese cooking class is held once a month via Zoom.

  Cook along while a Table for Two chef demonstrates how to cook a Japanese recipe! Registrants receive the recipe and a list of ingredients in advance, and are encouraged to cook along.

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• Spring Festival

  • When
    3 May 2026
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    12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Japanese Garden - Monte Sano State Park　（）5150-5174 SE Nolen Ave, Huntsville, AL 35801

  
  

  Save the date for the North Alabama Japanese Garden Foundation's Spring Festival!
  
  We will have have booth setup.  Would love to see you all there.
  

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